ALBACORE

albacore, long-fin tunny, Thunnus alalunga

(noun) large pelagic tuna the source of most canned tuna; reaches 93 pounds and has long pectoral fins; found worldwide in tropical and temperate waters

albacore

(noun) relatively small tuna with choice white flesh; major source of canned tuna

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

albacore (plural albacores)

A large marine fish Thunnus alalunga of warm seas, having edible flesh.

Source: Wiktionary

Al"ba*core, n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: See Albicore.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition